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Contemporary and Modern Needle Lace
Information
For those who want to design and make modern needlelace that does not re-create antique styles.
Members: 68
Latest Activity: Nov 30, 2018
Resources
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Needle Lace, Techniques & Inspiration by Jill Nordfors Clark, Hand Books Press ISBN 0-9658248-5-3
Dentelles de l'Europe Centrale, Edition Albert Levy, Libarairie Central des Beaux-Arts, 1926
The first book has the most detailed instruction with wonderful photos and great inspiration for those interested in modern lace design.
The second book has the most wonderful and modern designs from the Werner Werkstatte school in Germany
The second book is available for download on:
http://www.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/dm3_lace_2.pdf
Photos of modern needle lace:
Discussion Forum
Working with linen thread 10 Replies
I'm a devotee of the remarkable needle lace work of the Czech artist Luba Krejci (example attached). The few descriptions of her work I've been able to find indicate that she worked with linen cord.…Continue
Tags: wall hanging, Luba Krejci, linen
Started by Tikkun Knitter. Last reply by Merle Herman Sykora Jul 6, 2013.
Designs for Modern Needle Lace 3 Replies
Hello,I am new to the group and would like to contribute the following two book recommendations:Needle Lace, Techniques & Inspiration by Jill Nordfors Clark, Hand Books Press ISBN…Continue
Started by Christopher Barrios de Leon. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Dec 20, 2012.
N-lace made of wire 12 Replies
Hello! I've been reading off and on but finally joined yesterday after asking Arachne if anyone had ever done needle lace in wire.I have an idea that has been floating around for a little while. I…Continue
Started by Lauren Snyder. Last reply by Lorelei Halley Nov 22, 2012.
Fil de soie d'arignée 4 Replies
Bonjour à tous, Voilà un fil assez particulier dont je voudrais vous parler: il s'agit d'un fil de soie secrétée par une araignée de Madagascar.De fabrication purement artisanale, il coûte cher (18…Continue
Started by Angelina. Last reply by Judith Connors Dec 15, 2011.
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Comment by Lorelei Halley on November 30, 2018 at 4:52pm -
This is a new piece by Nell Loops. Was posted on facebook.
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47075533_669575040110...
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Comment by Elizabeth Ligeti. on March 21, 2018 at 8:44pm
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what an interesting way of showing off your lace! Some lovely pieces there. Wow!
Thanks Lorelei for giving us the link to the site.
(I LOVE the Spell check you have installed here. It is Great.)
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Comment by Lorelei Halley on March 20, 2018 at 4:58pm
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Some modern needle lace
https://merletto-italiano.culturalspot.org/exhibit/il-merletto-di-b...
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Comment by Laura Sandison on October 18, 2015 at 11:57am -
Also love these so much! I've been collecting natural elements to put into lace for years. This really inspires me to get on to doing it!
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Comment by Teri Dow on October 18, 2015 at 4:21am -
A great find Loreli. These are terrific, so clever and unique. Absolutely love this creative thinking.
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Comment by Lorelei Halley on October 17, 2015 at 8:39pm
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a mixture of needle lace and bobbin lace with wood
http://walldecor-laces.weebly.com/lace--wood.html
https://www.facebook.com/herczegagnescsipke?fref=ts
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Comment by Brona Bacilkova on July 21, 2015 at 2:45pm -
Thank you, Teri! I think the idea is no problem, but after that comes a long and hard work - for example the lace "Matrix" took 4 months...
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Comment by Teri Dow on July 21, 2015 at 5:14am
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Hi Brona, I've just looked at your latest project on your website and it looks tantalising .... Once again, I wish I could sit inside your head and observe. Kind regards.
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I like her expression - "Sewn Lace".
She is doing very well, isn't she?
I found that if I hover the cursor over each picture it comes up blurry, but then wait a moment, and it becomes a very clear close-up.
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Comment by Lorelei Halley on February 18, 2014 at 4:01pm
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Here is someone who is learning needle lace, and making her own designs. A beginner, but dedicated. http://www.hanahorakova.cz/fotoalbum/sita-krajka/sita-krajka/
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